Center Store Manager - Oglesby, IL

Casey's; Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Casey’s in Illinois is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead operations and guest experience in the center store. You will train and coach the team, manage inventory and audits, handle invoices, and maintain vendor relations under the Store Manager's guidance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability for daily tasks, safety processes, and delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced retail environment. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills for team and guest interactions.
• Ability to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Strong task prioritization in a fast-paced store environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experience and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empowerment in center store operations.
• Partner with Store Manager to train, coach, and engage staff.
• Oversee daily tasks, store walks, safety processes, and ticketing.
• Manage inventory and daily bookkeeping with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns and escalate as needed to Store Manager.
• Serve on store leadership team and cover for others as needed.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when required.

Skills

Communication

Training & coaching

Task prioritization

Guest experience

Leadership

Job description

As a Center Store Manager, you’ll be a hands‑on leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team engagement within the center store. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train, guide, and empower team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In addition, you’ll be accountable for accurate inventory counts, conducting audits to ensure compliance, managing invoices to maintain financial integrity, and performing regular vendor check‑ins to strengthen partnerships and ensure product availability.

Benefits

We Sprinkle in for This Role

• Competitive pay
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts and recognition programs
• Career growth and development opportunities

What You’ll Do As a Center Store Manager

• Lead with accountability and empowerment, influencing operational activities within the center of the store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, oversee all center store activities, ensuring:
• Daily task lists are completed.
• Daily store walks and safety processes are followed.
• Service and maintenance tickets are entered promptly.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with oversight from the Store Manager.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to team member service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Serve as part of the store leadership team, stepping in to lead when other leaders are unavailable.
• Proficiently perform all Store Team Member duties as needed.

Compensation

Starting pay range: $18.00 - 20.70

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity.

Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset